S.C. delegation advocates for rural broadband funding

South Carolina’s congressional delegation exhorted U.S. House and Senate leadership in a letter to help expand affordable broadband access via future stimulus funding. The letter said that 18 million Americans, particularly in rural areas, lack broadband internet access, according to U.S. Federal Communications Commission data.

Tri-County Tech to fully reopen by Aug. 17

In-person summer classes will resume June 19 alongside online offerings. Classrooms will be limited to 50% capacity with additional social distancing measures in place according to the college's three-phase reopening strategy.

Greenwood chamber moves forward under interim CEO

As the Greenwood SC Chamber of Commerce searches for a new executive, David Dougherty, vice president of investor relations at the chamber, stepped in as interim president and CEO on June 1.

In case you missed it ...

Here’s a quick look at this week’s headlines from GSA Business Report:

Ten at the Top moves Upstate Summit to 2021… Non-traditional health care providers and suppliers are linked through critical needs supply portal … Food Lion buys scores of Bi-Lo stores … Last rollback of business restrictions expected soon as AccelerateSC releases final report … Site selection firms form alliance to cover North America … Axiscades launching new U.S. operations in Greenville … Prisma’s “ear-savers” donor makes respirator components.

Digital copy available of the latest GSA Business Report

While some of our readers may be back at their offices, we're still making digital copies of our latest edition available. Take a look at new plans for the Plush Mill site, find out what economists think lies ahead for the Upstate economy and read about some of the success stories of SCMEP's online portal connecting wants and capabilities in South Carolina. 

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